Winning blow: knight to e5 (d3·24)
c9-14522Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Ne5 Ne2+ 36. Kg2 h3+ 37. Kxh3
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e5.
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne2+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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